Oh boy!  Our 1 year old is the same!  I don't think it is separation anxiety, at least not in our case, as once we are out of sight, she is happy enough to play with her sisters or on her own.

I think your little man has already hit that age of wanting to be independant but also being dependant on you.  Very frustrating, and so takes away your sleep, but they all go through it and I don't really think there is much you can do about, just try not to let it get to you.

I'll send you some ear plugs, just bought a bulk supply here! lol.

Both mine went through this also, although my second was worse than my first I would put him into a rocker or walker and take him with you round the house so he can see you and knwo where you are and what you're doing. This does help some although he will prob still make a fuss beacuse that's what he's use to doing, I guess it just depends on your patience level that day It does pass though.........PROMISE !!!!!!!!

Amanda xxxx

G was the same at that age. I took her to the doc's after little no to sleep (ARRGGHH) and he pretty much said that it was frustration. G was surrounded by adults at that time and wanted to be able to join in. The only way she could vent her frustration and anger was by the good ol tears. It does pass, I promise!!!

fi xoxo

My kid has the same issues.. looks like frustration to me

Sounds like my little man.  I think it's a mixture of things.  It could be like you said, cause he cant talk and he can understand you more and more each day, that can be frustrating.  Also this is certainly when they go into that seperation anxiety stage, when they know that you still exist even when they can't hear or see you, that's a very scary thing as you are their life right now.  And wanting freedom without be able to do it on his own, that would make me upset too.  One thing you can start doing are hand gestures for the basic things to help him communicate to you what he wants.  Like putting his hand on his mouth when he is hungry, or rubbing his eye when he is sleepy.  Just going off some ques that they normally do anyway...but hope this helps.

Hi cass, Jade seemed to have gone through the same thing! I just wouldnt jump to her every cry, it was hard. I would talk to her dance , stand on my head (LOL) but not pick her up.!! Jade has just let go of the stuff she walks against! so maybe he will calm down when he isnt fustrated.he wouldnt be far from it, smart cookie he is.

PS: Jade still has no teeth, she may end up with bubba dentures. hehe

Good luck xxxx

Being frustrated with the walking along with the teething probably is making him want mum more. Separation anxiety is common & just takes patience to overcome. To a baby, when something or someone is out of site, the item or person is gone, completely. To help him learn that this is not so play peek-a-boo games using toys - cover the toy & let him uncover it. This teaches him that the item that has 'disappeared' is still there. When it comes to you leaving the room, make it a game. Start playing peek-a-boo with him, say, "where's mummy hiding?" When you go to leave the room, poke your head back into the room repeating, "where's mummy hiding?" Keep calling things out to him so he can hear you, then come back into the room with a "here I am!"

Keep repeating this sort of thing & he'll soon learn that, when you leave the room, you are still nearby & will come back.

hey Cass,

One of my cousins daughter is the same age as Austin and has always been like this but has gotten worse now. She too like austin is teething and also getting frustrated with the walking.. One of my cousins main problems was that she never let the baby out of site so the baby cries now when she cant see her mum. I think kids get very attatched and just want there mum or teh closest person to them when they are having there bad days.

Austin doesnt sound as if he has always done this so the stage should pass soon. My cousin has had to put her daughter into childcare a few days a week to get use to other people.

I hope its ettles for you soon.

Dannii xxo

This sounds more of a stage thing. He probably is a bit frustrated and whinges to you about it LOL. Hopefully it'll pass soon when he's a bit more mobile.

Sorry Cass, I cant help but Lexi is exactly the same at the moment. Maybe its just their age.lol